A LETTERKENNY man is closing down his gun business which grew out of a sport he has enjoyed for almost 60 years. John McCrossan returned from working in London in 1960, built his own home and joined Letterkenny Gun Club where it was mostly pheasant they shot on farms belonging to local farmers. Speaking to […]
Divers helped to safety close to St John’s Point
SIX divers had to be helped to safety after their boat broke down off St John’s Point this afternoon. Receiving the call from Malin Head Coast Guard shortly before 1pm, the Bundoran Lifeboat crew, who had just returned from exercise, set out for the scene at the Bullockmore west cardinal marker just west of St […]
Bench Warrant for man involved in damage at The Kube
A BENCH warrant was issued at Letterkenny District Court on Thursday for the arrest and sentencing of a Culdaff man who damaged the vehicle of a security guard working at The Kube in Letterkenny in 2016.
Funding puts LYIT on course for university status
LETTERKENNY Institute of Technology could make a bid for university status as early as next year following a fresh funding boost. The institute will receive a significant chunk of a €2.5 million investment announced for three institutes of technology – Letterkenny, Galway and Sligo – collectively known as the Connacht Ulster Alliance. LYIT will receive […]
Play celebrating the Butt Hall opens at the Balor
ONE of Donegal’s most famous ballroom of romance is being brought back to life through the acclaimed ‘Dreamers and Dancers – The Story of the Butt Hall’. Penned by Susan Doherty, the musical play was first performed to packed houses at the Balor ten years ago to mark what was the 50th anniversary of the […]
Minister McHugh has audience with Pope Francis
Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. has described meeting Pope Francis in the Vatican as a moment of incredible warmth.
MCPA exceedance detected in the Fanad East water supply in Donegal
The pesticide MCPA has been detected in the Fanad East Public Water Supply in Co Donegal for the first time since Irish Water began sampling for pesticides in 2016.
40 people in Donegal diagnosed with severe lung disease
Almost two years after losing her mum, Anna Cassidy to the severe disease, Lorraine Doherty continues her campaign to raise awareness of the condition
YOURS Intergenerational Project launched
“It is about the young and old sharing their stories and developing strong positive relationships.”
Rossnowlagh beach clean up
Irish Water working in partnership with An Taisce’s Clean Coasts organised a very successful beach clean in Rossnowlagh, Co Donegal last Tuesday.